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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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